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A decade before Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky was accused of sexually assaulting young boys, he wrote a book about his life.

The book, oddly titled “Touched,” is listed (but not currently available) via Amazon.com, and its sales page is fast becoming a gathering place for those angry at Sandusky for what appears to be a long history of sexual abuse.

“Jerry Sandusky’s book is appropriately titled,” wrote one Amazon customer. “It shows the deeper evil that he lives with everyday. We just found out what type of person he really is: a low life animal! He has brought shame upon his family and Penn State. His book should be removed from Amazon immediately!”

Jones Soda doesn’t just come in shiny glass bottles anymore. The Seattle-based beverage company recently started selling its cane soda in 16-ounce cans suitable for crushing in your fist when you get angry — or on your forehead if you want to impress someone with your skull strength.

The cans debuted last month, targeting convenience stores where customers might be more interested in a cup-holder-friendly drink than a long-neck bottle. The flavors you’ll be able to get in the can: Green Apple, Berry Lemonade and Strawberry Lime.

The secret to Howard Schultz’s success? Probably all those dark power suits — and apparently, the pumpkin spice latte.

The Starbucks CEO touted the seasonal beverage in a recent earnings call with analysts, saying sales for the latte jumped 44 percent last year.

“I think what really surprised us during the quarter, was pumpkin spice latte, which is a product we’ve had many years before, to have a 40 percent increase is just an unbelievable number,” Schultz said.

Hundreds of cars —some exotic and rare— are on display at the Seattle Auto Show through Sunday, November 6th. The exotic Fisker Karma electric, a car that features an all electric stealth mode or fuel …

McDonalds, Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts have made a play to edge Starbucks out of the fancy coffee market recently, and now Canada is jumping into the fight.

Tim Hortons, our Canadian neighbors’ favorite coffee and doughnuts shop, is launching a line of espresso drinks in an attempt to compete with Starbucks. The move is reportedly an attempt to “appeal to more American tastes.”